Yankee Franks & Noodles

Taking children’s favorite “dog” and combining it with a bunch of other items so it makes a meal!  I grew up with this campy dish and while it may not seem the healthiest of meals, tweaking a few key ingredients can alleviate...

Maple Glazed Pork Chops

A quick, easy and tasty entree from honestcooking.com. Sweet yet savory chops, as shown in the photo with sides of roasted baby new potatoes and a mixed green salad.

Baked Flounder w/Mushrooms & Wine

Although I’m a fan of fried fish, this is a much healthier alternative and can be as equally crunchy when baked.  Not heavy in the slightest.  The flounder rests on a bed of mushrooms and green onions, which is then blanketed with a light...

Baked Beef Ravioli

Quick to prep and easy to serve.   One of those meals the entire family digs into and finishes with a smile.

Asparagus & Lemon Risotto

This risotto dish is wonderfully tasty and satiating on it’s own, but equally serves as the perfect accompaniment with other dishes. Creamy, tart and veggie fresh.

Mike’s Magic Dust Pork Chops

Thanks to barbecue pit-master, Mike Mills and his Magic Dust! It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and super easy to prepare. Double-up the recipe and keep handy to sprinkle on other cuts of meat as well as vegetables. Serve alongside...

Pretzel-Crusted Chicken

Breaded chicken breasts take on a new twist… pretzel twist that is. The classic combo of a pretzels and mustard give plain old chicken breasts a much needed make-over. The kids will like helping to make and eat them!

Crudite (as your Side Dish)

Something I serve 5 out of 7 evenings to my family.  A friend of mine inspired me to do so, after I noticed she was serving cut-up vegetables with a side of ranch dressing to her two daughters, nightly.  They weren’t big on vegetables to...

Asian Salmon Bowl w/Lime

Salmon is another winner in the taste and health area of food options.  Salmon provides Omega-3 fatty acids, which decreases the risk of certain cancers, promotes cardiovascular health and encourages healthier skin and hair cells.   There are so many benefits to eating salmon.  This recipe is simple to prepare and one that may become a […]

Chicken Meatball Minestrone

Everyone knows that a hot, steamy bowl full of chicken noodle soup aids in the healing of many sickly symptoms, but how about switching it up just a tad?  Rather than chunks of chicken meat this recipe calls for mini chicken meatballs, allowing...